How To Fix /SCTM/RG402 - Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type

/SCTM/RG402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/RG -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/RG402 - Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/RG402 Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to determine a route for a transportation request due to the absence of a shipment type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipment Type: The primary cause of this error is that the shipment type has not been defined or assigned to the transportation request. The shipment type is essential for the system to determine the appropriate route for the transportation request.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings that prevent the system from recognizing or processing the shipment type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the transportation request that prevent the system from determining the shipment type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the transportation request has a valid shipment type assigned. You can do this by navigating to